Bollington St John's CofE Primary School vs Rainow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
Rainow Primary School
Macclesfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Macclesfield, North West | Rainow Primary School Macclesfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1045 of 2,286 | #248 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8356 of 15,697 | #1944 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Macclesfield | Macclesfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bollingtonstjohns.co.uk | www.rainowpri.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rainow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 48.3).
- •Rainow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 54%).
- •Rainow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Rainow Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 102.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bollington St John's CofE Primary School better than Rainow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rainow Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 48.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bollington St John's CofE Primary School and Rainow Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Macclesfield and Macclesfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School: 102. Rainow Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bollington St John's CofE Primary School and Rainow Primary School rank in North West?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is 1045th of 2,286 and Rainow Primary School is 248th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).